# Adding tests using API payload

This guide walks you through the process of adding tests using the payload feature in KushoAI

• Valid test payload data

1. Locate the "Add Tests" button in the top navigation bar

   

2. Click on the "Add Tests" button to open the dropdown menu

1. From the dropdown menu, click on "Using Payload"

   

2. This will open the "Add Tests using Payload" modal window

   

In the modal window:

1. Enter a descriptive test description in the "Test Description" field
2. Add your test payload, refer the below sample as reference:

{
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "https://www.alphavantage.co/query",
    "headers": {},
    "path_params": {},
    "query_params": {
        "apikey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
        "symbol": "IBM",
        "datatype": "json",
        "function": "TIME_SERIES_INTRADAY",
        "interval": "5min"
    },
    "json_body": {}
}

1. Review your test configuration
2. Click the "Save" button at the bottom of the modal
3. Your test will be added to the test suite

• Bulk Upload: Switch to the "Bulk upload" tab if you need to add multiple tests at once

• Ensure all required fields are filled out before saving
• Use meaningful test descriptions to easily identify tests later
• Double-check the payload structure to avoid syntax errors

After adding your test, you can:

• Run individual tests using the "RUN" button
• Execute all tests using "RUN ALL"
• Generate test reports